Saving

It may not come as a shock that prices at the grocery store have significantly increased. There has always been a conversation about whether you save money when buying in bulk versus buying smaller portions.  On the surface,...

Holidays are the most wonderful time of the year - or the most expensive! With all of the decorations, gifts, and food, expenses can rise quickly, and overspending can easily be done. If you feel that you spent too much over the holidays, it is time to...

Do you know what a Certificate of Deposit is? Today we are going to outline the top 5 benefits of a Certificate of Deposit (CD), what a CD is, and why it financially makes sense to open one now. Keep reading to learn about the benefits of a Certificate...

   As the weather gets cooler and summer becomes fall, it’s important to tighten up your budget, especially before the holidays. Don’t let the busyness of fall and back-to-school lead to overspending or big money mistakes. Save...

If you are looking for more wealth in life, you may need to consider adjusting your money mindset. Changing your mindset can help you save more, be more financially literate, and allow you to make more money. If you are looking to transform your money...

Let summer hosting be easy and not over budget! Whether you are having family over for the holidays, a birthday, or friends over for a backyard BBQ, check out these tips on how best to save when hosting a summer gathering this year. Let hosting be fun,...

Summer is coming and that means it’s vacation season! If you haven’t had the time to put the thought into planning yours, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with a simple vacation back home. Regardless of where you live, try out...

Do you have some bad budgeting habits that desperately need to be broken? Acknowledge and break your bad budgeting habits with these helpful tips on how to tackle them to meet your financial goals.   1. Unnecessary Spending  If you...

Congratulations on your engagement! There is so much to do before your big day, and we understand that wedding expenses can add up very quickly. With that being said, American State Bank wanted to share our tips for planning a wedding on a budget. Venue When...

Spending quality time with your significant other is important, but all of your outings can begin to add up. So how do you continue making your relationship special without breaking the bank? Here are our favorite date night ideas when you are on a budget! Skip...